• AMAN-23 is divided into two phases: harbour and sea
• Purpose of AMAN-23 is to provide forum for understanding
• Highlight of the sea phase will be the International Fleet Review

KARACHI: Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami on Wednesday briefed media regarding details of multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN-23 at PNS JAUHAR in Karachi.

Pakistan Navy has been conducting AMAN series of multinational maritime exercise every two years since its beginning in 2007. Eighth edition of the exercise is scheduled to be held this year from February 10 to 14, involving participation of more than 50 countries with ships, aircrafts, Special Ops Forces/ EOD Marines teams and observers.

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“The exercise is divided into two phases: harbour and sea. The harbour phase involves activities such as seminars, operational discussions, professional demonstrations, international get together and pre-sail planning of evolutions at sea. The sea phase would include tactical maneuvers, exercises related to maritime security such as anti-piracy and counter terrorism, search and rescue, gunnery firings and air defence exercises. Highlight of the sea phase will be the International Fleet Review, which will be witnessed by national and foreign dignitaries,” the vice admiral said.

The Commander Pakistan Fleet emphasized that the principle purpose of this exercise is to provide a forum for understanding each other’s maritime concepts and operational cultures, enhancing interoperability as well as identifying ways and means to combat common threats at sea.

The occasion also helps foster friendships, bridging gaps and making it possible for countries from far and wide to operate together in pursuance of shared objectives, he added.